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Kevin & Query - Friday 9/16 - Colts practice cancelled, Matt Taylor joins the show, and hyping up Sunday's game against Jacksonville Sep 16, 2022

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(00:00 – 23:11) – The show opens with Jake expressing how impressive the Amazon Prime broadcast of the NFL game was. A mini-rant about made up football statistics and the arm-chair quarterbacks that use them. Marc and Jake breakdown the Indianapolis Colts injury report. Jake wonders if the queen is buried yet and tells a story of a guy parking like a total jerk.

(23:12 – 26:57) – Morning Checkdown

(26:58 – 41:14) – We close out the first hour talking about the Jacksonville stadium and how teams were designed to fit into the league as expansion teams. Then talk turns to the Colts Injury report again, this time with a detailed breakdown of each individual player. Marc and Jake express their concerns over Michael Pittman Jr’s move onto the injured list.

(41:15 – 1:06:00) – Greg Rakestraw joins the program to talk about IHSAA football and the game he is calling tonight between Ben Davis and Warren Central. Rakestraw then gives his take on the potential of the Colts against Jacksonville given their injury woes. Then Jake and Greg go back and forth on the Ty Hilton departure from Indianapolis. Rakestraw comments on how Shaw Leonard seems like a lock for playing in Sunday’s game. Talk returns to highschool sports as Jake and Rakestraw discuss Shelbyville vs. Greenfield Central later tonight.

(1:06:01 – 1:23:47) – ESPN Jacksonville’s Mike DiRocco joins the show and gives us a look into the oppositions mindset for week 2. The interview starts with Jake questioning the potential of Trevor Lawrence. DiRocco then breaks down Jacksonville’s game plan from an offensive perspective. He details their successes and failures against the Washington Commanders in week 1. Playing off the Colts injury talk, Jake asks about Jacksonville’s depth and back up situation. What corrections can Jacksonville make on defense to help better secure a win this season. Both teams will be going all out at a second loss this season will have big impacts on their individual teams.

(1:23:48 – 1:27:00) – An update on Colt’s cancelled practice today. Apparently the team had two aggressive practices on Wednesday and Thursday, they will instead be having a walkthrough in place of a final Friday practice.

(1:27:02 – 1:55:30) – Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins the broadcast and goes over the injury report with an insiders perspective. He previews who might be the Colts kicker come Sunday. Taylor details how Jonathan Taylor is the Colts bread and butter in the 4th quarter, especially in no huddle offense. He stresses the importance of a kicker as it was essential in the Cincinnati Bengals playoff run last year. Taylor also had opinions on last night’s football broadcast on Amazon Prime. Taylor gives his reasoning on what makes the AFC so competitive.

(1:55:32 – 2:03:56) - Pop Quiz

(2:03:57 – )2:15:06 – Closing talk about the Colts cancelled practice. Light bulbs are crazy expensive. Weekend sports bets are discussed.

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Best of Kevin & Query - Friday 9/16 - The ISC Network's Greg Rakestraw, ESPN Jacksonville's Mike DiRocco, and Colts Voice Matt Taylor Sep 16, 2022

Show notes

(00:00 – 24:45) - Greg Rakestraw joins the program to talk about IHSAA football and the game he is calling tonight between Ben Davis and Warren Central. Rakestraw then gives his take on the potential of the Colts against Jacksonville given their injury woes. Then Jake and Greg go back and forth on the Ty Hilton departure from Indianapolis. Rakestraw comments on how Shaw Leonard seems like a lock for playing in Sunday’s game. Talk returns to highschool sports as Jake and Rakestraw discuss Shelbyville vs. Greenfield Central later tonight.

(24:46 – 42:33) - ESPN Jacksonville’s Mike DiRocco joins the show and gives us a look into the oppositions mindset for week 2. The interview starts with Jake questioning the potential of Trevor Lawrence. DiRocco then breaks down Jacksonville’s game plan from an offensive perspective. He details their successes and failures against the Washington Commanders in week 1. Playing off the Colts injury talk, Jake asks about Jacksonville’s depth and back up situation. What corrections can Jacksonville make on defense to help better secure a win this season. Both teams will be going all out at a second loss this season will have big impacts on their individual teams.

(42:34 – 1:11:00) - Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins the broadcast and goes over the injury report with an insiders perspective. He previews who might be the Colts kicker come Sunday. Taylor details how Jonathan Taylor is the Colts bread and butter in the 4th quarter, especially in no huddle offense. He stresses the importance of a kicker as it was essential in the Cincinnati Bengals playoff run last year. Taylor also had opinions on last night’s football broadcast on Amazon Prime. Taylor gives his reasoning on what makes the AFC so competitive.

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Kevin & Query - Thursday 9/15 - St. Louis Cardinals make MLB history, Colts look forward to week 2, appearances by Dustin Dopirak and Zak Keefer. Sep 15, 2022

Show notes

(00:00 – 20:55) – The show begins with Jake getting schooled on how to watch the first NFL “Amazon Prime” game this season. Then Marc and Jake discuss the MLB history made between Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina last night as they achieve the most starts as a battery with a total of 325. More Cardinals history is brought up as they discuss Albert Pujols nearing 700 home runs. Jake relays a story from his St. Louis reporting days about Pujols hitting a ball so hard it bent a gloves rubber. A Ty Hilton tease for the next segment.

(20:56 – 26:50) – Morning Checkdown

(26:51 – 33:20) – The first hour closes out with talk of Ty Hilton and his likely departure from the Colts as a “Thank you for the memories” banner is now hung outside of Lucas Oil Stadium. Then the show plays some audio from Reich’s recent press conference. Reich discusses the decision to finally cut Rodrigo Blankenship and if Chase McLaughlin’s prior experience as a Colt played a factor in his return to the team. Audio is played of Reich giving the teams mentality going into week 2.

(33:21 – 58:06) – The second hour begins with Jake relaying a promise that co-host Kevin Bowen, who is on paternity leave, will change diapers for a year if the Colts lose their upcoming game in Jacksonville. Then the calls start to roll in as Colts fans call in to give their opinion on Sunday’s game. Callers discuss the teams ability to execute without relying on their kicker, the improvements to Jacksonville’s team and how they will not be as easy to beat as some fans might think. Whatever happened to Badgley from last year? Jake relays the story of how he met Brett Favre’s cousin as a volunteer for habitat for humanity.

(58:07 – 1:20:08) – The Indianapolis Star’s Dustin Dopirak, beat writer for IU Athletics joins the show and talks about the school’s upcoming football schedule. Dopirak gives his opinion on IU quarterback Connor Bazelak in his two games as the Hoosier’s quarterback so far. Jake takes a quick detour to ask about Dopirak’s opinion on the Purdue/Syracuse game. A quick conversation on IU’s recruiting struggles when they are losing. Dopirak then details the way Tom Allen gets leeway with people due to his contagious positive attitude.

(1:20:09 – 1:50:45) – The final hour opens with Jake and Mark trading stories about their integration into Indy sports and their perception of the fans over time. Marc originally being from Illinois with an out of state perspective and Jake with a native perspective. Jake talks about how certain sports curate fandoms differently. Then Zack Keefer of WISH TV and The Atheltic calls in to talk Colts upcoming football game. Keiffer lays out who will potentially be filling in for Alec Pierce who is out on concussion protocol for Week 2.

(1:50:46 – 1:55:51) Pop Quiz

(1:55:52 – 2:03:26) – Closing talk regarding the Colts, a preview of tomorrow’s show, and a final caller, Joe, who is camping his way to Jacksonville to see the game with his son.

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Best of Keving & Query - 9/15 - Indianapolis Star's Dustin Dopirak's and Zak Keefer from The Athletic Sep 15, 2022

Show notes

(00:00– 22:02) – The Indianapolis Star’s Dustin Dopirak, beat writer for IU Athletics joins the show and talks about the school’s upcoming football schedule. Dopirak gives his opinion on IU quarterback Connor Bazelak in his two games as the Hoosier’s quarterback so far. Jake takes a quick detour to ask about Dopirak’s opinion on the Purdue/Syracuse game. A quick conversation on IU’s recruiting struggles when they are losing. Dopirak then details the way Tom Allen gets leeway with people due to his contagious positive attitude.

(22:02 – 52:38) – The final hour opens with Jake and Mark trading stories about their integration into Indy sports and their perception of the fans over time. Marc originally being from Illinois with an out of state perspective and Jake with a native perspective. Jake talks about how certain sports curate fandoms differently. Then Zack Keefer of WISH TV and The Atheltic calls in to talk Colts upcoming football game. Keiffer lays out who will potentially be filling in for Alec Pierce who is out on concussion protocol for Week 2.

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Kevin & Query - Wednesday 9/14 - Colts find a new kicker, the Indy Fuel are moving, and guests Stephen Holder and Bob Kravitz! Sep 14, 2022

Show notes

(00:00 – 23:00) – This show picks up where last show left off on the Rodrigo Blankenship conversation following his release from the Indianapolis Colts last night. Jake relays a personal story about how he managed to sneak a guest interview out of someone by pretending to be a rival station. Blankenship was invited to appear on the program and politely declined. Brief talk about Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols as they chase individual homerun records. A psychology lesson with Jake Query.

(23:01 – 27:46) – Morning Checkdown

(27:47 – 41:06) – New Colts kicker talk continues and Jake and Marc talk about the new Indianapolis signings, Chase McLaughlin and Lucas Havrisik. Jake comments that Havrisik comes in with a level of reliability from his college games. A few callers join the show to talk about Blankenship’s departure and the new signees.

(41:07 – 1:07:28) – Stephen Holder of The Athletic joins the show to talk about Blankenship’s departure and how the Colts will proceed from here. He is questioned by Marc on Chris Ballard and Frank Reich’s evaluation process. Holder discusses Adam Vinaterri’s relationship with coaches and fans as a Colts player. Jake wonders why the team did not bring in more competition for Blankenship if they truly were trying to find a new kicker in the offseason. Holder talks about how the stakes are much higher for this team this season even if it is a familiar situation to last season because of the amount of positions on the line.

(1:07:29 – 1:26:53) – Bob Kravitz comes on the program and give his take on the Blankenship situation. Marc asks if this was a Reich/Ballard call or if Irsay had a say in the decision. Kravitz then begins to break down the individuals performances of players and what it means to the Colts office going forward. Jake wants to know if Kravitz thinks that Ballard is tempted to call Ty Hilton. Kravitz is asked about any positive takeaways he may have seen in Houston. Lastly, any positive views he may have leading into the Week 2 matchup against Jacksonville.

(1:26:54 – 1:31:31) – We kick off the final hour talking about the entertainment district being developed in Fishers, Indiana and the impact it will have on the sports community in the greater Indianapolis Area. Jake likens it to the planned Andretti Autosport expansion near the Indianapolis airport.

(1:31:32 – 1:51:41) - Jake begins the final hour recapping the current Alex Palou situation between Chip Ganassi Racing and McLaren Racing. He breaks down the history of all the drama that occurred over the last IndyCar season and how it has all sorted out up until today with what appears to be a contract misunderstanding on where McLaren would sign him to race. Talk turns back to the Colts as we field more callers in regards to their Week 1 performance.

(1:51:42 – 2:01:20) – Pop Quiz

(2:01:21 – 2:14:29) – Closing thoughts on the Blankenship situation and the Indy Fuel moving to Fishers.

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Best of Kevin & Query - Wednesday 9/14 - The Athletic's Stephen Holder joins the show and then Bob Kravitz calls in to talk Colts changes and management! Sep 14, 2022

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(00:00 – 23:56) – Stephen Holder of The Athletic joins the show to talk about Blankenship’s departure and how the Colts will proceed from here. He is questioned by Marc on Chris Ballard and Frank Reich’s evaluation process. Holder discusses Adam Vinaterri’s relationship with coaches and fans as a Colts player. Jake wonders why the team did not bring in more competition for Blankenship if they truly were trying to find a new kicker in the offseason. Holder talks about how the stakes are much higher for this team this season even if it is a familiar situation to last season because of the amount of positions on the line.

(23:57 – 45:56) – Bob Kravitz comes on the program and give his take on the Blankenship situation. Marc asks if this was a Reich/Ballard call or if Irsay had a say in the decision. Kravitz then begins to break down the individuals performances of players and what it means to the Colts office going forward. Jake wants to know if Kravitz thinks that Ballard is tempted to call Ty Hilton. Kravitz is asked about any positive takeaways he may have seen in Houston. Lastly, any positive views he may have leading into the Week 2 matchup against Jacksonville.

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Kevin & Query - Tuesday 9/13 - Looking forward to Colts Week 2 game against Jacksonville, Indy Star's Joel Erickson joins the show, lot's of Blankenship talk. Sep 13, 2022

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(00:00 – 22:41) – The broadcast opens up with some discussion about the Monday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. The Broncos traveled to Seattle for Russel Wilson’s first game against his former team. Query touches on his surprise at the reaction Wilson got when taking the field. Talk then turns to the Manning Cast and how they appeared to be in pre-season form in their first game of the season. Jake talks about how Peyton Manning may harbor a small bit of resentment to Indianapolis for his departure from the Colts. The show then questions how paternity leave works.

(22:42 – 26:51) – Morning Checkdown

(26:52 – 42:00) – We come back from break and speculate on Colts Head Coach Frank Reich’s comments on Rodrigo Blankenship in his press conference yesterday. This topic lights up the phone lines as callers start to pour in and give their take on Blankenship’s place on this Colts squad.

(42:01 – 1:08:54) – Blankenship talk continues with more callers who want to voice their opinion on his performance in Sunday’s game. The conversation seems to focus more on Blankenship’s confidence and who is responsible for rattling it. Himself, the media, the team, the coach? Then the show takes up the topic of next weeks game against Jacksonville and if the Colts can get over the hurdle that their loss to the Jaguars last year poses to them.

(1:08:55 – 1:29:34) – Joel Erickson, the Indianapolis Star Colts reporter joins the show to talk about The Colts game in Houston, their upcoming game in Jacksonville, and is asked to touch base on the Blankenship debate. Erickson believes there is a legitimate chance that the Colts hold tryouts for a new kicker. He is asked about Irsay’s reaction to the tie in Houston. Then Marc asks if Erickson has any information on Shaquille Leonard’s return to the field. Were/are people being too soft on Matt Ryan?

(1:29:35 – 1:58:23) – Hour three kicks off with Marc posing the question to Jake as to whether or not Frank Reich is hurting Blankenship’s confidence by only having him kick high-pressure field goals. Query thinks that at the end of the day any kicker in the NFL should be ready for game winners regardless of confidence level. As people continue to call in, Jake plays a game of “Get To Know Your Listener” with some of them. The last caller before the Morning Checkdown equates Blankenship to Tiny Tim.

(1:58:24 – 2:06:14) – Pop Quiz

(2:06:15 – 2:16:44) – The show concludes with a question about the Muppets and if Kermit The Frog were to leave the Muppets who would be the Vice President of The Muppets. Marc believes it would be Gonzo while Jake says it is “undoubtedly” Fozzie Bear. Jake ponders a fan question about whether or not the Colts could do an open tryout to try and find a new kicker.

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Best of Kevin & Query - Tuesday 9/13 - Indy Star's Colts reporter Joel Erickson calls in to talk Week 1 and 2. Callers talk about the Blankenship conundrum. Sep 13, 2022

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Joel Erickson, the Indianapolis Star Colts reporter joins the show to talk about The Colts game in Houston, their upcoming game in Jacksonville, and is asked to touch base on the Blankenship debate. Erickson believes there is a legitimate chance that the Colts hold tryouts for a new kicker. He is asked about Irsay’s reaction to the tie in Houston. Then Marc asks if Erickson has any information on Shaquille Leonard’s return to the field. Were/are people being too soft on Matt Ryan?

Hour three kicks off with Marc posing the question to Jake as to whether or not Frank Reich is hurting Blankenship’s confidence by only having him kick high-pressure field goals. Query thinks that at the end of the day any kicker in the NFL should be ready for game winners regardless of confidence level. As people continue to call in, Jake plays a game of “Get To Know Your Listener” with some of them. The last caller before the Morning Checkdown equates Blankenship to Tiny Tim.

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